In this article we will formulate a Kraken vs Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Monday, March 2nd at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken are 28-22-9 this year after they defeated Vancouver by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Seattle had their lead cut to 2-1 in the second period, but they scored the last three goals to secure the win. The Kraken were out shot by a total of 28-25, won 70.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from Beniers, Eberle (2), Stephenson, and Dunn, while Daccord stopped 27 out of 28 shots, which was a .964 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Seattle lost to the Blues by a score of 5-1 and the Stars by a score of 4-1. The Kraken have lost three of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with 65 points. Seattle has scored 2.85 goals per game and they have allowed 2.90 goals against per game, while also going 22.4% on the power play and 71.8% on the penalty kill this season. Jordan Eberle has led Seattle with 22 goals and 19 assists, while Chandler Stephenson has added 14 goals and 25 assists. The projected starting goalie for Seattle is Philipp Grubauer, who is 11-7-3 with a 2.50 goals against average and a .914 save percentage this year.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are 38-15-6 this season after they defeated Detroit by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Carolina had their lead cut to 3-2 in the second period, but they scored twice in the third to seal the win. The Hurricanes out shot Detroit by a total of 36-29, won 54.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Aho, Blake, Hall, Robinson, and Gostisbehere, while Andersen stopped 27 out of 29 shots, which was a .931 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Carolina defeated the Lightning by a score of 5-4 and the Rangers by a score of 2-0. The Hurricanes have won five games in a row and they are currently first in the Metro standings with 82 points. Carolina has scored 3.44 goals per game and they have allowed 2.81 goals against per game, while also going 22.0% on the power play and 80.5% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with 22 goals and 37 assists, while Andrei Svechnikov has added 21 goals and 30 assists. The projected starting goalie for Carolina is Brandon Bussi, who is 24-3-1 with a 2.23 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this season.
Why the Seattle Kraken will win
- The Kraken have won each of their last four games as home underdogs.
- The Hurricanes have lost four of their last six games as road favorites following a win.
- The Kraken have covered the puck line in each of their last nine games as home underdogs following a win.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kraken have won the third period in each of their last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Hurricanes have won seven of their last eight games.
- The Kraken have lost each of their last four night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The road team has covered the puck line in seven of the last eight games between the Hurricanes and Kraken.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Hurricanes have won the second period in each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Kraken’s last eight night games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Climate Pledge Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Hurricanes’ last seven games following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 20 of the Hurricanes’ last 21 road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in eight of the Kraken’s last nine night games at Climate Pledge Arena.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Jordan Eberle has recorded an assist in each of the Kraken’s last five home games.
- Matthew Beniers has scored a goal in each of the Kraken’s last four home games.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Sebastian Aho has scored a goal in five of the Hurricanes’ last six games.
- Seth Jarvis has recorded an assist in four of the Hurricanes’ last five road games against Pacific Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Seattle Kraken rank 31st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (71.78%).
- The Seattle Kraken have recorded the most wins when tied or trailing after Period 1 this season (22).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 5th in the league for goals per game this season (3.44).
- The Carolina Hurricanes are one of five teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
Kraken vs Hurricanes Prediction
Carolina comes into this matchup on a five game winning streak and they have allowed two goals or fewer in three of those five wins. The Hurricanes are 15-7-4 on the road this year, while the Kraken are 15-9-5 at home. Seattle has lost two of their last three games and they have allowed at least four goals in three of their last five. Both teams are pretty good defensively, but Carolina has the much better offense and a ton of momentum. Take the Hurricanes -1.5 here.